Well, even though last Friday was Pinterest Told Me To's actual birthday, we are celebrating today!
I was out of town last week, so I wanted to wait until this weekend to "celebrate" with y'all.
And by "celebrate", I mean give away an awesome prize! :)
This little blog that I started on a whim 3 years ago has turned into something that I never could have imagined. The Pinterest Told Me To community blesses me in so many ways, but some of the biggest blessings come in e-mails that I receive from you ladies.
When I hear from somebody that the blog brings a smile to their day, gives them more confidence, and/or makes them more comfortable in their own skin, I just beam! Many of you even say that your kids and hubbies notice a positive difference in how you carry yourself,
and that is wonderful!
I know I'm not saving the world with trips to the mall....
but I do love that this blog is about more than just clothes and shopping.
I've had a crazy amount of fun these last 3 years, and I have all of you to thank!!!
Thank you for reading, thank you for commenting, and thank you for sharing the blog with your friends and family.
I love that I feel like we are a bunch of girlfriends just doing our best to look cute when we walk out the door! And since shopping with friends is soooo much more fun than shopping by yourself,
the giveaway reflects that!
So....
That means that 1 reader is going to win a $500 gift card for herself...
and a $500 gift card for a friend...
and the two of you can go on a shopping spree together!!!
You can choose for your gift cards to come from one of my three favorite stores:
Anthropologie, Loft, or Nordstrom.
So, to go along with the giveaway, today you are going to get a Shopping With Sheaffer post, and I'm going to be highlighting my 3 favorite stores! If you are one of the lucky winners, maybe it will help figure out what you want to spend your $$ on!
ANTHROPOLOGIE
My first stop at Northpark was at Anthro. Anthro makes me happy. :)
Are the clothes more expensive? Yes, often times they are.
HOWEVER.
Like I've said before, the clothes are also special and unique, which is sometimes worth the extra money in my book!
HANKY HEM PULOVER SWEATER
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
This sweater is super soft, and I love the detailing on the sides.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
PEASANT DRESS
I was immediately drawn to the light blush color of this dress (it's even prettier in person), and I thought the swingy (act like it's a word) shape would be appealing to many of you.
For size reference, I was wearing a small.
I loved it so much, that I think I'm going to order it for myself. But I'm going to order a PETITE small because I'm only 5'4" and I would like the hemline to be shorter. I'm wearing it here with my jeans, simply because I was too lazy to take off my flats and jeans. HOWEVER. HOW CUTE IS THIS GOING TO BE WITH SOME TALL COGNAC BOOTS like THESE?!?
AND THE DRESS HAS FANTASTIC REVIEWS.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
TUNIC TEE
This tee is long. Really long. But I liked it!
I especially loved this color, but it comes in 9 colors total.
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
layered eyelet pullover
I was unsure about this when I saw it on the rack, but the Anthro girl insisted I put it on because she said so many people were loving it! I am a sucker for a "layered" top. ;)
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
long sleeve tee
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
This tee hasn't received great reviews, but it's mainly because people are disappointed with how thin they are. The only tee I thought that was a problem with was the light grey. I actually liked the thin material on the other colors, because I think it makes them great transitional shirts! Others were concerned that the front was short. Yes, it's not as long as many shirts out there right now, but it was by no means too short.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
Aren't the backs cute?
As you can see on the right, the thin material is a bit of an issue with the light grey.
And right now, Anthro is having A SALE ON THEIR SALE!
GET AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF of SALE ITEMS (so 20% LESS than the prices listed on the thumbnails below) with the code SUNNYSKIES.
Here are some great items on sale, just click on what you are interested in:
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Do you remember the above floral blouse from a couple of weeks ago?
It's expensive, but it's gorgeous.
Click HERE for the floral top because it's way more affordable now!
For size reference, I'm wearing a small, so I think it's true to size.
It has a gathered elastic band at the bottom that can either be worn down or tucked under.
I liked it with my white jeans, but I think it would look great with basic blue jeans too. And if you picked up a pair of grey jeans during the anniversary sale, I think it would look great with those as well!
exact earrings / similar white ankle jeans ON SALE / similar sandals by same maker/ watch/ necklace
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LOFT
Next up, LOFT!
Before I was introduced to Nordstrom (and it's total awesomeness) about 4 years ago, LOFT was pretty much the only store I ever shopped. I still adore it, but I've since broadened my
horizons a bit. :) But I of course continue to shop there because I know I can always walk in a store or hop online and find something (let's be honest...things) that I love.
And they are always having awesome sales!
If you don't typically shop at LOFT, you really do need to give it a try!
brocade top
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
The material is stretchy and very comfy!
For some reason I cannot find this online! But I wanted to include because I think many of you will love it! It's thicker than a normal tee, but still short sleeves, making it perfect for fall!
Somebody please leave the link or the name of it in the comments, and I will update the post!
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
COLORBLOCK TEE
(It also comes in a navy and black combo.)
I loved the neckline and the fitted (but not tight) shape.
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
colorblock tee / autumn anorak jacket
I'm wearing a small in the tee and an x-small in the jacket.
All of the details on this jacket are great, and I love the big collar. It's similar to the collar on the Old Navy jacket that I love
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
colorblock tee / flight jacket
I'm wearing a small in the tee and the jacket.
I thought this jacket was fun and a very modern shape!
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
FLIGHT DRESS
For size reference, I was wearing a PETITE small. I almost always buy dresses in a petite.
What can I say, I'm short (5'4"), and I like my hemlines short.
I think this dress would look great with a long brass necklace (but my chevron one made it look too much like a uniform)! I also think it would be great paired with some coral jewelry. Again, I think this would be great with a pair of tall cognac boots.
earrings / nude patent flats / watch
I have an upcoming post in mid September with LOFT, and I'm going to be highlighting a fun new line of totes they are doing based on astrological signs, so look forward to that!
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NORDSTROM
And FINALLY, NORDSTROM!
My love for Nordstrom runs deep. I can't believe that I never really shopped there until a little over 4 years ago. Like many of you, I always thought it was too fancy and out of my price range. Well, I was wrong. And when I realized that they had FREE shipping and FREE returns 100% of the time and THE ABSOLUTE BEST customer service on the planet, I was hooked.
HENLEY BLOUSE
106 5 STAR REVIEWS
For size reference, I was wearing a small.
This blouse is expensive at $88, but it feels expensive if that makes any sense! It fits great (I tried on a similar blouse from Halogen and it was tight across the back), and it comes in 19 pattern and solid options. I think it's super cute with jeans, but pair it with a nice pair of slacks or a pencil skirt for the office!
And in this picture I'm wearing THESE Wit and Wisdom jeans!
It says they run true to size, but I would definitely suggest sizing down 1 size. I'm wearing a 2.
jeans / earrings / necklace/ nude patent flats / watch
COGNAC BAG (Only $69.95!)
I'm FLIPPING over this cognac bag.
You all know that I'm obsessed with my leather tote (still 10% OFF with the code PTMTSAVE10), and I still adore it...but I like having this cross body as an option as well! In fact, I got it on Tuesday, and I've already worn it the grocery store and to Meet The Teacher night! It's a great bag! (Click HERE and check out the cute lining! I love a fun lining in a bag!) I also love the fact that it can be worn as a cros sbody or you can shorten the strap and just wear it on one shoulder. And it's light! (I have a Rebecca Minkoff cross body hat I love the look of, but it's heavy before I even put anything in it. This one is super light!)
BLOUSE / JEANS (so cute!) / earrings / necklace/ nude patent flats / watch
These jeans are from the Ladies department, not the Juniors department!
Get The Look For Yourself Here.
I'm not sure why the blouse and the necklace are different colors below, but they do link to the correct pieces!
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And good news! I found the same blouse above in several different patterns at 40% OFF!
I love the peony red floral. And I really love the sale price.
COLD SHOULDER TEE
Okay, so this tee is sooooooo not me.
BUT.
I LOVED IT!
I walked away without it mainly because I thought "Where in the heck am I going to wear this?".....but I absolutely love it! Do y'all love it, or am I crazy?
It would be fun for date night in the fall with jeans and booties!
I think I'm going to have to get it.
For size reference, I'm wearing a small!
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
p.s.
I'm not sure about my crazy face on the left. I really think I was just excited about the shirt?!?
TANK
For size reference, I'm wearing a small! It's a t-back, so keep that in mind.
I love it on it's own (I think the color of the tank and the contrasting army green is so cute), but it will be awesome layered under a military jacket in the fall.
This is a GREAT transitional piece!
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
BEADED TANK
For size reference, I'm wearing a small.
This tank isn't a crop top, but it's definitely shorter than most shirts available right now. It's beaded up top...and again...it looks awesome by itself...and will look great under a jacket. So, another great transitional piece.
earrings / necklace/ similar jeans by same maker / nude patent flats / watch
I also hit up the shoe department, and found some shoes I hadn't seen before.
Like these SUEDE BOOTIES!
I really like the black (and for some reason I don't typically like black shoes), but they also come in a wine color and a taupe color I love.
I wanted to try on the new metallic Vince Camuto for y'all, but they didn't have them in store.
So, I tried on the silver Sam Edelman's. So fun and sassy, and very "fall"!
Lots of other colors HERE.
So cushy. So comfy. So fall.
True to size.
And I absolutely adored these cognac flats from BP.
The color is so pretty, and they are a PERFECT transition shoe for fall!
They come in leopard as well!
And they are only $49.95!
They are true to size and comfy. Not as comfy as the Felicia flats (nothing else really compares. and there's a cognac version of the Felicia as well!), but they are still comfy.
And I liked the pointy toe of these!
And I'm thinking THESE would be so cute for the fall as well!
These are more true to size than regular converse.
I wear a 6 in the shoreline, where I wear a 5 or 5 1/2 in the regular converse.
Hope you had fun "shopping" with me today!
Now, it's time to enter the giveaway!
I have provided MANY you girls with ways to enter via the Rafflecopter.
Enter once.....or enter a bunch....just enter!
You can find me on Facebook HERE.
You don't have to follow me there to be entered, you just have to visit! But I will tell you, if you follow me there, facebook followers do get LOTS of sneak peeks before content
goes live on the blog!
Sometimes things even sell out on facebook before then make it onto the blog!
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Good Luck Girls!
The winners will be announced next Friday!
xoxo,
Sheaffer :)
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